Cost of Living Calculator - Boone, North Carolina vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 4.6% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,494 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
97% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Boone, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  97.0% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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